CP5 Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe - Musculoskeletal System ICD-10-PCS
The CP5 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe procedures on the musculoskeletal system. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source.
Codes in the CP5 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- CP5 Nuclear Medicine, Musculoskeletal System, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine ProbeNon-billable header
- CP55ZZZ Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Spine
- CP5NZZZ Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Extremities
- CP5PZZZ Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lower Extremities
- CP5YYZZ Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Musculoskeletal System, Other using Other Radionuclide
About the CP5 Code Range
These nonimaging probe procedures study the musculoskeletal system by detecting radiation from material introduced into the body or measuring radiation absorbed from an external source.
The fourth character identifies the spine, upper extremities, lower extremities or another musculoskeletal site. The fifth character records Other Radionuclide or None. The sixth and seventh characters are both None.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the CP5 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the CP5 range classify?
The range classifies Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe procedures, introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source, performed on the musculoskeletal system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
